There are many different types and sizes of Camping Stoves, and lighting one at the end of the day can become a ritual. When you’re backpacking, it can transform an average walk into a picnic and provide a huge boost to your spirits after a long, probably wet day in the outdoors.
The mountains are spending time in the great outdoors with a cup of tea or more, taking in the changing light, weather, and wildlife. Fast and light can wait when we’re camping; instead, we should make the most of our time spent outside.
In comparison, this is a pretty extensive exam. While we’ve focused on gas canister Camping Stoves, there are other base static Camping Stoves, summer and winter stoves, and multi-fuel devices that can be used in the event that gas canisters aren’t readily available in the area. We’re not talking about alcohol units here; these are usually very light, nearly silent, and take longer to boil. Still, they’re still my favorite method of heating water in warmer weather.
The best Camping Stoves
the best camping stoves on the market at the moment. An extensive range of stove models and prices are available to suit any kind of budget. Apart from many other brands, we have examined stoves from Primus, Alpkit, MSR, and SOTO.
How we tested the best camping stoves
The stoves on trips and outdoor trips, mostly in Scots but also in the Lake District and Snowdonia,
. All year long, we tested the product on journeys that ranged from short summer jaunts up to a hillside for coffee to multi-day winter adventures.
It is important to carefully examine the power output and burn times in conjunction to the provided boil times, which are averages based on our tester’s uses of the product under different conditions.
1. The Jetboil Stash
This lightweight camping stove kit has a steel burner, a 0.8-liter pot, a solid handle, and a canister stand. It contains a highly regulated flame and a heat exchanger to reduce hot spots and burning. It is top-heavy, but the canister stand reduces safety concerns. It operates steadily and needs a second full-height windshield, not included, to keep the wind off it. Despite this, the design is lightweight, compact, and suitable for easy cooking.
| Price | $127.95 | £155 |
| Weight | Ultralight design, optimized for minimal pack weight |
| Size | Compact and space-saving design |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Dimensions | Pot: 0.8 liters, 10x12cm |
| Burner diameter | 4cm |
| Power | 1318W/ 4500BTU |
| Boil time | Average 5 minutes on test |
| Burn time | Approx 80min from a 230g canister |
pros
- Weight
- Compact Size
- Reasonable Simmer Control
Cons
- No wind resistance without a windshield (not included)
- No pressure regulator
2. The Pocket Rocket Deluxe from MSR
This is another instance of the performance and versatility that MSR is known for producing in its Camping stoves. With a lower temperature and a very quick boil time, the Pocket Rocket Deluxe is small, light, and easy to handle. The inbuilt sensor is positive, close to the canister, and far enough from the flame to fire with a single click. The price, weight, performance, and MSR attention to detail in every facet of the design and function make this an excellent option. The pressure regulator performs exceptionally well, even in cold and low-gas situations.
| Price | 85 | £70 |
| Weight | 82g + 17g case |
| Dimensions | 180mm/ 65mm |
| Burner diameter | 47mm |
| Power | 10,400/ 3200 W |
| Boil time | 1min 35 secs |
| Burn time | 9g |
Pros
- Pressure Regulator
- Boil Time
- Simmer Control
- Build Quality
Cons
- Nothing
3. Fusion Trek SOTO
David Lintern’s contrast inspection of the latest Camping Stoves for 2022 concluded that the Fusion Trek was his best buy. This is a remote-canister version of the Windmaster camping stove, including three firmly extending legs, a broad burner with 300 burn holes, and built-in pot supports. For precise flame control, the well-designed canister attachment features a wired hoop control. While the stove is quick and strong, it may also be lowered for a more efficient simmer. Excellent fuel efficiency is achieved, and the canister can be inverted for usage in colder climates. Because of its affordability, stability, all-season suitability, and versatility, the Fusion Trek Camping Stoves is a good buy.
| Price | $95 | £90 |
| Weight | 186g |
| Type | Pressure regulated remote-canister Stove |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Dimensions | 11x6x10cm |
| Burner diameter | Pressure-regulated remote-canister Stove |
| Power | 3260W/11000BTU |
| Boil time | Average 5 minutes on test |
| Burn time | Approx 80min from a 230g canister |
Pros
- Good Price
- All-season Remote canister design
- Fuel efficient
Cons
- Slightly bulkier than other options
- Pan and windshield not included
4. Prius Tupike
A two-burner Camping Stoves made for basecamps and backpacking is called the Tupike. It features a griddle, two piezo igniters, two flame controls, and two separate burners. Despite being big and weighty, it has exquisite brass, oak, and brushed aluminum finishing. It has a splashback, movable windshields, and two locking, foldable legs. Its gas-guzzling fuel efficiency means that larger canisters and boil/rest cycles should be utilized to save fuel.
| Price | $260 | £240 |
| Weight | 4.3kg |
| Type | Pressure-regulated dual burner base camp stove |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Dimensions | 8x48x30cm |
| Burner diameter | 4.6cm |
| Power | 3000W / 1023BTU |
| Boil time | Average 5 minutes on test |
| Burn time | Approx 47min from a 230g canister |
Pros
- Real simmer-capable stove for cooking
- Made to last
Cons
- Thirsty on fuel
5. MSR Unit 1L
High-performance camping burner The reactor swiftly boils water and melts snow. It uses thermal light energy as well as thermal heat, and it is resistant to wind. Its sturdy, all-metal handle folds neatly away over a pot top with a sieve and steam release and remains cool to the touch. It was the only stove in the test to surpass its stated boil times, and the pressure regulator produces a consistent burn. Even though it is pricey and a one-trick pony, it is ideal for quick trips to the mountains, particularly during the winter.
| Price | $270 | £295 |
| Weight | 432g |
| Type | pressure-regulated, radiant burner stove system with integrated pan and heat exchanger |
| Fuel | gas |
| Burner diameter | 12×14.5cm |
| Power | 10cm |
| Boil time | 9000W / 3070BTU |
| Burn time | approx 80min from a 230g canister |
Pros
- Rapid boil
- Excellent wind resistance
- Compact
Cons
- No simmer capability
6. Alpkit Koro
The Koro is a lightweight titanium remote canister camping stove with a brass preheat tube to aid vaporize gas at lower temperatures. It features three pot supports and three legs that fold up safely and without creating any barrier to friction. There is a small flame control/regulator unit at the canister end of the flexible, armored hose. Although there are speedier units in this round up, it is still powerful. It is lightweight, easy to assemble, reasonably priced, and basic.
| Price | $75 | £55 |
| Weight | 126g |
| Type | pressure-regulated remote-canister stove with preheat tube |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Dimensions | 8x8x9cm |
| Burner diameter | 8cm |
| Power | 2800W / 9553BTU |
| Boil time | Average 5 minutes on test |
| Burn time | Approx 70min from a 230g canister |
Pros
- Price
- Inverted canister
- All-season use
- It suits a variety of pots
Cons
- Marginally less efficacious than other comparable stoves on test
- Pan and windshield not included
7. Primus Express
The Express stove is a compact and lightweight basic gas burner. It takes up minimal space in the pack and folds flat. Maximus claims that its small flame provides good resistance to wind; however, our testing revealed that the windscreen is necessary in all but light gusts. A piezo igniter is not included with the Express, but it is an optional stand-alone item. Since piezos have a propensity to shatter, it’s a good thing that a product may be bought without one. The pot supports lock into place firmly and, in our tests, were capable of holding big pots.
| Price | $45 | £35 |
| Weight | 82g |
| Type | canister-top stove |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Dimensions | 115 x 90mm |
| Burner diameter | 35mm |
| Power | 2600W |
| Boil time | Average:: 2.30 minutesutes on test |
| Fuel consumption by hour | 185 g/h. |
Pros
- Light
- Compact
- Robust
- Fast boil time
Cons
- Narrow flame
What to look for in camping stoves
Fuel
While there are different fuels available, gas is the most common fuel and comes in canister form. When taking into account the weight of the fuel transported, meth stoves can prove to be exceptionally lightweight, especially for excursions lasting less than a week. Multifuel stoves can run on white gas, paraffin, gasoline, diesel, and even aviation fuel.
Stability
Canister stoves can have stability problems. The most basic, which is a gas head that bolts onto a canister, needs a very sturdy foundation to offset the effect of placing a heavy pan on top of a canister and then on top of a stove. A flexible fuel hose connects the remote canister stove to the canister, which is situated on its own legs on the ground.
Burner diameter
On cooking pans, gas stoves with small-diameter burner heads can produce strong burn zones, or hot spots. Some are wider but less effective when used with taller, thinner pots. Certain stoves are sold as full systems, which have exchangers integrated into the pan to help disperse heat more evenly.
Gas
Brands will state that only their own brand of gas canisters should be used with their stoves. Actually, they are suitable with any canister that has a suitable connection the screw-on type being the most prevalent in Britain. Almost all compact cartridges have a combination of propane, isobutane, and butane in them. When it comes to vapor pressure, isobutane is significantly superior. Higher vapour pressure equals higher performance, particularly at low temperatures.
